Counterintelligence & International Law Consultant at the United Nations

Scott has integrated empowerment techniques into his private practice for over 20 years. He is a specialist in the treatment of addictions, anxiety, OCD, trauma and Post Traumatic Stress.

Scott is a practicing psychotherapist and public speaker for government, private sector and nonprofit organizations. He is an author, editor and subject matter expert. He provides training and clinical supervision to other mental health and addiction professionals. He is a featured expert with JurisPro Addiction Medicine Experts and The Expert Institute International Network.

He serves as a member of the NASW Addictions Institute for Policy, Planning, Training and Development in New York City. He is former Contractor/Care Ambassador and Team Lead at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta and New York City.

He has served as a district examiner to substance abuse counselors for the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.

He trained in psychiatry and addiction treatment at major New York City hospitals, medical and private clinics. He has treated adults, adolescents and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

He is a media consultant who has been featured for his work in mental health, addictions, and for PTSD/Trauma Response throughout the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster and other critical incidents.

Prior to establishing his private practice, he was educated at UC Berkeley,

New York University and Harvard University.

Awards and Citations

Award Winning Author

Expert Witness, Addictions and Mental Health

NASW Addictions Institute Committee Member, Advocate and Public Speaker for Policy, Planning, Training and Development

Media Consultant recognized for work in Addictions, Mental Health and PTSD/Trauma Response throughout the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster and other critical incidents

Named Top Practitioner in New York, NY by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals (IAHCP); Published in Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare

Former Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services District Examiner for New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) test applicants

His affiliations have included The Expert Institute, JurisPro Addiction Medicine Experts, International Association of Healthcare Professionals, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), the Office of Mental Health (OMH), the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the NASW Addictions Institute Committee of New York City.

Scott is recognized for his personalized approach to addictions, anxiety, OCD, Trauma and PTSD therapy. This therapeutic approach frequently elicits client-driven treatment and collaboration between Scott and his patients. Furthermore, it cultivates consistent engagement and behavioral change.

Scott integrates cutting edge evidence-based methodologies with empowerment techniques to support his clients to achieve their identified goals. Clients are treated with respect, empathy and mindfulness as complex individuals.

Patients are encouraged and empowered to be proactive in constructing their own person-centered treatment plan.This plan can be adjusted to fit diverse issues raised in therapy.

High patient satisfaction, consistent engagement in therapy and overall responses to treatment